Which among the following bodily processes are regulated by the Endocrine system?

The 3 major components of the endocrine system are:

________ are chemical substances secreted by glands in response to stimulation

Oxytocin and ADH are produced by the hypothalamus and are stored is released by which part of the pituitary gland?

Patient Marie has a serum calcium level of 7.2 mg/dl. During the physical examination, nurse Marites expects to assess:

Nurse Marites is aware that a positive Chvostek’s sign indicates?

Preoperative instructions for the patient scheduled for a subtotal thyroidectomy includes teaching the patient

When instructing a patient regarding a urine study for free cortisol, it is most important for the nurse to tell the patient to

A patient with Graves’ disease is treated with radioactive iodine (RAI) in the form of sodium iodide 131I. Which of the following statements by the nurse will explain to the patient how the drug works?

The patient with diabetes mellitus says, “If I could just avoid what you call carbohydrates in my diet, I guess I would be okay.” The nurse should base the response to this comment on the knowledge that diabetes affects the metabolism of which of the following?

A nurse educator is teaching her students about the thyroid hormones being produced by the thyroid glands, which are

the body’s major metabolic hormones. One of the students asked what composes the thyroid hormones, her best response would be? Select all that apply.

How many parathyroid glands are embedded on the corners of the posterior surface of the thyroid?

The following are the zones of the adrenal medulla:

Steroid hormones include which of the following:

The glands that are located in the brain are: Except.

The hormone Insulin regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose from the blood into the liver, fat, and skeletal muscle cells. This peptide hormone is being produced by which cells of the islet of Langerhans?

The tiny pineal gland lying at

the back of the third ventricle

of the brain produces which hormone?

The following hormones are categorized under Amines;

a. thyroid hormones

b. catecholamines

c. ADH

d. cortisol

Secretion of which hormones

occurs fairly evenly throughout the day.

a. parathyroid hormone

b. insulin

c. prolactin

d. cortisol

A class of hormones that are characterized to be poorly soluble in water, binds to plasma protein and is lipid-soluble.

Nurse Marites is performing an assessment on Patient Marie for a clinical diagnosis of thyroid disorder. During the interview patient Daniela informed that she has an intolerance to the cold temperature. This manifestation is true to which thyroid disorder?

A complete neurologic evaluation is vital in taking the physical assessment of endocrine function.

The following are important criteria in the assessment of the ENDOCRINE FUNCTION.

The nurse is assessing Patient Daniela, an African woman, for color variations. The nurse is aware that in assessing the patient's color for the dark-skinned patient, it is best to examine the:

Which cranial nerve is activated in testing for the Chovstek sign?

Trousseau’s sign is a classic indicator of hypocalcemia. The low level of calcium in the blood can be a result of which condition?

_____ is the most common diagnostic test method to determine endocrine function by measuring the hormone levels in the blood and urine.

Patient Bonia is directed to perform direct testing of her hormone level through the collection of urine specimens. Nurse Coli must inform Patient Bonia that the urine collection will be done in? Select the best answers.

The following are methods in Direct testing of endocrine function, except?

A female patient is about to undergo provocative testing to determine the function of her thyroid gland. In providing client education, her provider must state that provocative testing works in what principle?

Commonly used drug to treat endocrine disorders include:

Diabetic meal planning is considered to be the cornerstone of diabetes care because it directly controls the body’s major glucose source.

To avoid wide blood glucose variations, the nurse must educate the client that he needs to closely regulate his carbohydrate intake only.

To determine the appropriate medical nutrition therapy for a client, an individualized nutritional assessment is necessary.

Studies have shown that categorizing foods according to a patient's blood glucose level after ingestion shows that complete restriction is necessary.

Your patient is newly diagnosed with DM with hyperglycemia and was admitted to the hospital for blood glucose level monitoring and insulin therapy. An important intervention during his stay is to monitor signs of hypoglycemia which includes?

A nurse must take note and educate her diabetic patient on the signs of ketoacidosis to avoid further complications. These overt manifestations include:

Home care instructions for patients undergoing iodine radiation therapy comprise:

Vomitus will be highly radioactive for how many hours after 131I administration therapy?

Surgical treatment of choice for adrenal hyperfunction and hyperaldosteronism..

In instructing the patient with hypernatremia about his diet, the nurse must teach him to keep a:

A patient is suffering from adrenal insufficiency and was prescribed to take steroids. In teaching the client the proper medication administration, the nurse needs to advise him to take his steroids with meals or antacids to minimize gastric irritation.

Hypophysectomy may be performed subfrontally or transsphenoidally. Which among the following best describes the subfrontal approach?

The visual field test is an important intervention in preparing the patient prior to hypophysectomy.

In understanding the difference between the simple and complex feedback loop. Simple feedback occurs when the level of one substance regulates the secretion of hormones while Complex feedback occurs through an axis established between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and target organ.